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INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN ARTS, CRAFTS & CULTURE FAIR (IAACCF)
INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN ARTS, CRAFTS & CULTURE FAIR (IAACCF)

  • Upcoming Event: Sunday, 14th December, 2025
    (2025)Venue: Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St. M6G 4C7
    ​Toronto, ON Canada
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    ​Are you an entrepreneur with African descent? This is your time to shine, register as an exhibitor and come show your innovations.
    Do you love to see African-inspired products and new innovations from black entrepreneurs? Register as a visitor/attendee 
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    About The Venue

    Wychwood Barns is a community cultural hub in Toronto’s Wychwood neighbourhood. It includes spaces for 26 artist live/work studios, 15 artist work studios, 9 non-profit arts and environmental organizations and a 7,680 square-foot event venue in Barn 2.

    The Barns are designated heritage structures. The original streetcar repair barns were built between 1913-1921 for the Toronto Civic Railway and later the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) – an excellent example of twentieth-century industrial architecture. By 1985, however, they were declared surplus and boarded up.

    Following extensive community consultations and approval by the City of Toronto and Artscape, the building was developed into an adaptive re-use plan for the building in 2006. The $23-million redevelopment was completed in 2008, designed by architects Joe Lobko and DTAH.

    Today, the Barns are owned by the City of Toronto and operated by ArtHubs. As the property manager, ArtHubs manages building operations and tenancy of the building.


    Barn 2 , a 7,680 square-foot is where IAACCF event is happening on August 3, 2025.


    This is big, thrilling and exciting don't be left out! Register Now

    Photos of Venue


    More About The Event


    This is the time to mobilize African entrepreneurs in a trade show to enable them showcase their innovative ideas and products to the world. Exhibiting these product and services before interested investors, venture capitalists etc. will create opportunities for scaling these businesses and growing them into business empires and conglomerates. Conglomerates that will not only benefit Africans, but will also provide more jobs, forex and increased income to boost the Canadian economy or any other developed countries the large scale productions are based. 

    Whether you are an African entrepreneur or an entrepreneur with African decent, this is your time. 


    This is the rare moment for us to celebrate the hidden gems of Africa through innovation and inspiration.

    An opportunity for all Africans to come together to showcase as well as express our strength to the whole world through our curated and unique business ideas, arts and crafts.

    The scourge of old stereotypes continues to plague Africa and this IAACCF is necessary in order to debunk the ill, demeaning and false mentality the western world has about Africa.

    Let us show the whole world our intelligence through innovative creations and productions by African Entrepreneurs.  

    Let us all join hands, register and actively participate to make this project a success.



     " The only way to steer Africa out of poverty is by empowering African entrepreneurs" 

                                                                                                                        By Randa Adjare


    Few African Products


    The Business Insider, clearly confirms made in Africa products like Tyrian Purple Dye ($3000 per 1g), Zellige Tiles ($50 per 1sqf),Red palm oil ($53 per ltr),Moroccan Rags  ($3000 a piece)etc. are high in demand on the world market, yet produced on smaller scales in Africa.

    WE CAN PRODUCE ON LARGER SCALES IN NORTH AMERICA FOR EXPORT. 

    MORE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES, MORE BUSINESSES, MORE JOBS

    Tyrian Purple Dye


    This dye is the most expensive on the world market. 

    Costing up to 3000$ per 1gram.

    It is secreted by several species of predatory sea snails in the family Muricidae, rock snails originally known by the name Murex (Bolinus brandaris, Hexaplex trunculus and Stramonita haemastoma).

    This is produced on smaller scales in Tunisia, Africa.

    Zellige Tiles

    Zellige Tile is a traditional glazed tile, handcrafted in Morocco.

    This costs 50$ per sqft compared to the ceramic tile which cost 15cents per sqft.



    Organic Red Palm Oil


    Red palm oil has been said to be a great source of carotenoids and vitamin A which acts as antioxidants to prevent cell damage.

    It's price is currently rising currently 20$ per a lit


    Moroccan Rags


    These rugs are made from upcycled materials - either strips of cotton or cloth from recycled garments or colorful tufted cotton.

    Costs averagely 3000$ per piece 

    Other Indigenous Products 

    The awe of African clothing is a beauty to behold. African clothing and fashion is a diverse topic that provides the look into different African cultures. 

    Clothing varies from brightly colored textiles, to abstractly embroidered robes, to colorful beaded bracelets  necklaces with footwears to match.  Since Africa is such a large and diverse continent, traditional clothing's differs throughout each country. West African countries have distinct regional dress styles that are the products of long-standing textile crafts in weaving, dyeing, and printing. Attires worn in urban areas are different from the rural localities. Urban societies typically are exposed more to trade and the changing world, while it takes more time for new western trends to get to rural areas. For example, Ghanaians wear 'kente' with beads and traditional slippers called 'ahenema', Nigerians wear 'asoebi' and 'dashik'i, Senegalese have the grand 'boubou', East African wear 'kansu', 'kanga' and 'gomesi', South Africans wear 'madiba' shirts and Zimbabweans wear safari shirts ,Ethiopians wear 'habesha kemish' whilst Somalians wear 'khamis' with a small cap called 'koofiyad' among others. Come and enjoy beautiful and variety of fabrics in flamboyant colors in their splendor. 

    The visual arts of native Africa, particularly sub-Saharan Africa including such media as sculpture, painting, pottery, rock-art, textiles, masks, personal decoration and jewelry.

    some African art has value as entertainment; some has political or ideological significance; some is instrumental in a ritual context; and some has aesthetic value in itself.

    From the ornate cave paintings of South Africa's Cederberg Mountains to the abstract masks of myriad regional traditions, African art incorporates an extraordinary array of objects, materials, media, and themes. One striking aspect of African painting, pottery, and sculpture to Western viewers might be its marked difference from historical works produced in the European Renaissance tradition, with their emphasis on vanishing-point perspective and a form of naturalistic representation. Equally, traditional African art should be explored on its own  terms for the themes and motifs that unite much of it.

    Register to exhibit or visit the 1st IAACCF to experience the best of Africa's arts

                                                                Don't miss this life changing opportunity.

    Although wood is the best-known medium of African sculpture, many others are employed: copper alloys, iron, ivory, pottery, unfired clay, and, infrequently, stone.

    Traditional African art shares marked characteristics, in spite of its geographical differences. For example, many African sculptures are united by their intended function as talismans or vessels for communicating with the dead ancestors during religious events. As such, many works remind us of the close relationship between art and spirituality throughout human history; the fact that centuries-old traditions have survived in many African cultures gives us a vital window on the origins of human creativity.

    Exhibit or Register Now & come indulge in an endless presentation of Africa! 

    Share Butter is one of the most valuable ingredients used in the Western World in the production of creams, pomades, lotions, oil, baths, medicines and more.

    Have you ever seen, tasted or felt raw share butter from Africa?

    We are bringing organic, unrefined and raw share butter directly from Africa.

    Register to exhibit or visit to enjoy this moment. 

    DONATE NOW

 We need sponsors from the World Over for the following categories:
Title Sponsors (Platinum), Overall Event Sponsor (Gold) ,All Other Sponsor (Silver)
Be a part of this memorable moments.
Would You Like To Sponsor or Partner Us ?       
Email us admin@iaaccf.org      
Email founder directly randa.adjare@iaaccf.org
Call/WhatsApp us on +14373748182                                   


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OUR TEAM

Founder & The Brain Behind IAACCF

Meet our ambitious, hardworking, go getter and resilient Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Randa Esi Adjare. The main brain behind the International African Arts, Crafts & Culture Fair (IAACCF).

Randa graduated from the International Program of York Entrepreneur Development Institute, Toronto, Canada.

She has MBA Strategic & Project Management from Paris Graduate School of Management, Paris France, BSc Materials Engineering from KNUST as well as Post Graduate Diploma in Education.

She has over ten (10)years experience in banking, worked with banks such as Barclays Bank (now ABSA), erstwhile Intercontinental Bank Ghana Ltd and also Access Bank Ghana ltd.

She has been an entrepreneur over the past eight (8) years venturing into variety of trades and ecommerce. She has travelled the world over from USA, UK, Turkey ,Germany, Italy, France, UAE among others and currently based in Toronto, Canada. As a result she has a diverse intercultural relationship with the International World and would love to take Africa to the world.

It is her dream that in few years, the African Products & Markets shall become an alternative choice and produced on larger scales in Developed Countries. We must empower our entrepreneurs now.

You cannot remain who you are, poverty is not an option, fight hard and grab your opportunities they are within reach.

We need to change the narrative now! We must show our African entrepreneurs and their capabilities.

Let us all join our hands together to support AFRICA. ''AFRICA TO THE WORLD"

You can email her randa.adjare@iaaccf.org 

Project Event Manager


Jyoti Rathee is a visionary event planner with over 12 years of project management experience, lending a flair for meticulous execution and bringing complex, meaningful events to life. Having successfully contributed to events like TEDx Centreville-Chicopee Youth, an event that empowered young minds with transformative ideas, She is now channeling expertise into the International African Arts, Crafts & Culture Fair (IAACCF). This upcoming fair will serve as a significant platform for showcasing African arts, crafts, and entrepreneurial spirit. 

Jyoti combines creativity with rigorous organization to deliver polished, impactful, and unforgettable experiences for all participants and attendees

Marketing & Promotions Manager

Teresa Fergus is a seasoned marketing strategist and digital communications professional with over a decade of experience leading impactful brand campaigns across the Caribbean and North America. With a strong background in economic development, event marketing, and digital media, she has supported governments, investment agencies, and small businesses in building visibility and engagement through content, strategy, and storytelling. As Marketing and Promotions Manager for IAACCF, Teresa brings her passion for culture, community, and entrepreneurship to the forefront—amplifying the voices of African and Black-owned brands through creative campaigns and strategic partnerships.

Project Coordinator & Admin

Christine Smith is a young, vibrant and energetic person who ensures all volunteers and meetings are coordinated in the best way. From keeping volunteer records to planning and sending reminders for meetings. She  enjoys planning and organizing, whether it’s small get-togethers or larger events she loves making sure things run smoothly and everyone’s having a good. Christine is just getting started in the field and excited to be gaining experience through this project. 

Born and raised in Toronto, She is currently studying business to build a strong foundation for a future in event planning and hospitality. Outside of that, she loves to travel, explore new places, and spend time with my friends.

Fundraising Coordinator

Priyanka Mittra is an arts and culture professional with a deep passion for innovation, creativity, 
community, and collaboration. With a background in Fine Arts and extensive experience in 
galleries, public institutions, and cultural programming, she has spent over a decade curating 
exhibitions, leading projects, and building relationships with people of diverse background.
She is currently the Fundraising Coordinator for the International African Arts, Crafts & 
Cultural Fair (IAACCF), and proud to support a platform that celebrates African heritage, 
entrepreneurship, and innovation. Her role involves engaging partners, sponsors, and 
stakeholders who believe in empowering African entrepreneurs, love cultural exchange and community empowerment. 
Prior to IAACCF, She worked with the Region of Peel, coordinating visitor experiences and wellness-
focused art programs. Whether it’s through strategic planning, project management, or 
storytelling, she's always excited to contribute to initiatives that are meaningful, inclusive, and 
future-forward.

Team Lead, Fundraising

Martin Mwangi is a passionate community and business builder with a strong background in project management, business development, and stakeholder engagement. 

At IAACCF, he leads impactful programs designed to connect, empower, and support African entrepreneurs around the globe.

Martin is very enthusiastic about seeing the IAACCF event coming to fruition and this motivates him to reach out to potential partners and sponsors for beneficial collaborations.

As a seasoned entrepreneur, Martin has had his own share of challenges thriving to put his products on the international market. This has increased his appreciation for the IAACCF and striving to ensure this event is a success.

Fundraising Coordinator

Gabrielle is a member of the IAACCF fundraising team, and a recent graduate of Carleton University's bachelor's of Global and International Studies, specializing in global politics. Gabrielle has a special interest in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensuring equal opportunity for all. With over 3 years experience in event planning, Gabrielle is happy to take on the responsibility of finding sponsorships to help and empower Black and African businesses.

Marketing Coordinator

Efua Kweiba Bertha Blankson, affectionately called Ber Blanks, is the Founder and CEO of Maison Kanin Ltd., a Ghana-based parent company committed to empowering Africans  through innovation, education, and cross-cultural collaboration. Under Maison Kanin, she leads Viaggio 
Abroad — Ghana’s first fully digital global mobility and education consultancy. Through this 
pioneering platform, she supports individuals worldwide, especially Africans, as they navigate 
opportunities for travel, study, immigration, and global exposure with clarity and confidence. 
 Efua is deeply passionate about access, equity, and meaningful representation. She brings a 
unique blend of lived experience, academic insight, and visionary leadership to all her initiatives. 
Through her work, she hopes to bridge global gaps, create lasting partnerships, and help Africans 
thrive across borders. At just 22 years old, Efua has emerged as one of Ghana’s boldest voices in digital mobility and cross-continental collaboration. 

Marketing Coordinator

 Kathia Andine Fohtung is has BSc in Sociology and Anthropology. Currently volunteering as a Marketing Coordinator at IAACCF. For the past two years she has worked with Not-For Profit Organizations in  Cameroon as a Volunteer to support internal displaced persons and underserved communities. Kathia's experience cuts across research, social work and grassroots engagement. She is passionate about empowering communities through volunteerism, skills acquisition, and entrepreneurship. She believes these are key tools in reducing poverty, hunger, and unemployment in Africa and other parts of the world. This gives her resilience, hope and a reason to strive for a brighter future which is satisfying. Kathia is excited to be part of the IAACCF because she believes this is the organization that is changing the narrative for African entrepreneurs.

Marketing Coordinator

Antarjot Kaur is currently majoring in international business specializing in marketing and management, at Rikkyo University. Where she is learning how companies can effectively expand their business overseas. Having been exposed to different cultures for a long time, her strength lies in her ability to communicate easily with any person and to cooperate with others to work together." Being on the IAACCF team has increased her exposure in working with diverse people.

Marketing Coordinator

Jose is a great sportsman who rose to the level of a football coach through dedication and excellence.  Being on the IAACCF team has helped him build on his experience in developing and maintaining strong partnerships and collaborations. He is excited to be part of the team helping promote African entrepreneurs.


Visitors attending this fair must register early in order to receive their invitation letters in time.

We do not process visas, only issue invitation letters.

Registration Fees are not refundable.


Fees:

Visitors (Canada)- 10 CAD

International Visitors-               300 CAD

Visitors (USA) -     50 CAD








Visitors/Attendees

REGISTER HERE
PAY HERE


Exhibitors must register properly according to their business names. Two people per a business.

We do not process visas, only issue invitation letters.

Registration Fees are not refundable.


Fees:

Within Canada- 450CAD

Outside Canada- 500CAD



Booth/Stand Prices:

Within Canada-

1 Booth -Free

2 Booths - extra 500CAD


International Vendors:

1 Booth - extra 500 CAD

2 Booths- extra 1000CAD



Please note that each vendor cannot buy more that two (2) booths.



 

Exhibitors/Vendors

REGISTER NOW
PAY HERE

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